Information Systems MS - Project Management Concentration 2011

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The Software Development Concentration addresses the foundations, methodologies, and tools for developing high quality large-scale software systems, with an emphasis on the technical issues of software development. Online Learning Learning opportunities are available for this concentration.

Master of Science Winter & Spring 2012-2013

Information Systems

Project Management Concentration

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The concentration in Project Management is designed to prepare students for positions as IT Project Managers. Project Managers organize, schedule, and control IT projects, ensuring that they are implemented on-time, within budget, and that they meet stakeholder expectations and needs. Many PMs now manage virtual projects, where their project team is globally scattered and communications are primarily electronically facilitated. Some PMs lead an individual project, while others may be responsible for allocating scarce monetary and human resources across a variety of competing projects. Regardless, Project Managers must be skilled negotiators. In addition, all Project Managers require substantial organizational ability, sound judgment, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Learn more about admission to this program.

Online Learning Options

This concentration is available online. CDM online degrees are delivered mostly through COL-enabled courses, although other delivery technologies are also used. If a course is COL-enabled, any student registered in the course has access to the course playback. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the COL resource wherever available. To complete this degree a student may take any combination of online and on campus courses. For more information on online learning at CDM visit the Online Learning page.

Degree Requirements

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Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of 53 graduate credit hours in addition to any required introductory courses of the designated degree program.

Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.

Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses beyond the introductory courses of the designated degree program.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of *52 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.

*53 graduate credit hours required for MS Information Systems.

Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.

For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook in the Course Catalog.

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Course Requirements

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Introductory Courses
Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions:

The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course.

The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course.

The student passes a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) in the Introductory Course area.

Introductory course requirements for this concentration can be completed at any time before graduation.

IT 411 Scripting for Interactive Systems

OR CSC 401 Introduction to Programming

Foundation Courses

IS 400 Introduction to Is Management Seminar

IS 421 Systems Analysis

CSC 451 Database Design

IS 422 System Design, Implementation, and Maintenance

ECT 424 Enterprise Infrastructure

IS 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management

Advanced Courses

IS 440 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects

IS 556 Enterprise Project Management

IS 560 Enterprise Systems

IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis

Major Elective Courses

Students must take 2 courses from the list below.

IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation

ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design

IS 500 Information Technology Leadership

or MGT 500 Managing for Effective and Ethical Organizational Behavior

IS 540 Global Information Technology

IS 565 IT Outsourcing

IS 579 Virtual Software Teams Management

CDM Open Elective Courses

Students must complete 1 CDM Open Elective Course chosen from either IS concentration courses from any IS concentration or other courses meeting the following rules:

Any CDM course in the 421-699 range qualifies, with the exception of ANI, DC, TV and VFX courses, which do not qualify.

The following courses also qualify:

IT 411 Scripting for Interactive Systems

ECT 410 Development of Web-Based Business Applications

CSC 401 Introduction to Programming

HCI 406 Web Site Design for HCI

IT 403 Statistics and Data Analysis

Credit for courses taken outside of CDM will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor.